Literature And Fiction Collection

Angel, statue attributed to Giuseppe Mazzuoli carried out for the tymapnum of one of the side portals of Siena Cathedral facade

The Sphinx and, in the background, the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Cairo, El Giza
3561957 The Sphinx and, in the background, the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Cairo, El Giza by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1885-1890 ca. Date of Artwork: 2630-2510 a. C)

Dante and Beatrice flying through the firmament of Paradise. Illustration of the Canto I of Paradiso of The Divine
3561233 Dante and Beatrice flying through the firmament of Paradise. Illustration of the Canto I of Paradiso of The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri

Saint Lucia, with torch in hand, flies through the firmament of the Empyrean, surrounded by youth
3561273 Saint Lucia, with torch in hand, flies through the firmament of the Empyrean, surrounded by youth. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Moses sits surrounded by angels, with an arm resting on the Tables of the Law
3561271 Moses sits surrounded by angels, with an arm resting on the Tables of the Law. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

St. Benedict enthroned is surrounded by youth with bundles of wheat and baskets of fruit
3561267 St. Benedict enthroned is surrounded by youth with bundles of wheat and baskets of fruit. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

"Florence. Bartolini's Studio". Sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini's Studio in Florence
3560748 "Florence. Bartolini's Studio". Sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini's Studio in Florence. The photograph shows the sculpture "Pirro

Dante, with open arms, led in flight by Beatrice through the firmament of Paradise
3561235 Dante, with open arms, led in flight by Beatrice through the firmament of Paradise. Illustration of the Canto I of Paradiso of The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri

Beatrice, pointing upward with her forefinger, leads Dante through the firmament of Paradiso
3561234 Beatrice, pointing upward with her forefinger, leads Dante through the firmament of Paradiso. Their bodies are illuminated by a ray of light

St. Bernard indicates to Dante the Rose of the blessed where Beatrice sits
3561260 St. Bernard indicates to Dante the Rose of the blessed where Beatrice sits. Illustration of Canto XXXI in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Full-length portrait of the Italian actor Andrea Maggi as Hamlet, protagonist of the play by William Shakespeare
3566181 Full-length portrait of the Italian actor Andrea Maggi as Hamlet, protagonist of the play by William Shakespeare; (add.info.: Florence 1887 -1890 ca)

The Sphinx of Khafre (Chefren), at Gizeh, partially freed from the sands
3562679 The Sphinx of Khafre (Chefren), at Gizeh, partially freed from the sands; (add.info.: 1886-1890 ca. Date of Artwork: 2630-2510 a. C. Photographer: Zangaki); Alinari Archives, Florence

Dante kneeling in prayer, with his gaze directed at a triptych
3561253 Dante kneeling in prayer, with his gaze directed at a triptych.; (add.info.: Parma 1875 Date of Artwork: 1875 ca. Photographer: Saccani, Carlo); Alinari Archives, Florence

Ruth sits circled by angels holding bundles of wheat. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by
3561264 Ruth sits circled by angels holding bundles of wheat. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Dante covers his ears with his hands, overcome by the cries of wrath launched by the spirits arranged along the ladder
3561250 Dante covers his ears with his hands, overcome by the cries of wrath launched by the spirits arranged along the ladder

Portrait of a pair of ballet dancers in costumes of Pierrot and Pierrette, seen in a coreographic pose
3562446 Portrait of a pair of ballet dancers in costumes of Pierrot and Pierrette, seen in a coreographic pose. by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1930 ca)

Dante and Virgil enter Hell and see these words inscribed above the gateway: "ABANDON EVERY HOPE
3561190 Dante and Virgil enter Hell and see these words inscribed above the gateway: "ABANDON EVERY HOPE, WHO ENTER HERE." Sculpture by Mastroianni depicting an episode from Canto III in

Chimera crowned by a balustrade of the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris
3562764 Chimera crowned by a balustrade of the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1920-1930 Date of Artwork: XIII sec)

St. John the Evangelist with outstretched arms is surrounded by youth and angels; at his feet an eagle has in its
3561270 St. John the Evangelist with outstretched arms is surrounded by youth and angels; at his feet an eagle has in its talons the Gospel; a youth, to the right of the saint

Dante, suspended in the firmament of Paradiso with Beatrice, looks downward on the seven spheres traversed
3561252 Dante, suspended in the firmament of Paradiso with Beatrice, looks downward on the seven spheres traversed. Illustration of Canto XVII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Dante, impelled by a simple sign from Beatrice, ascends the golden ladder after the blessed spirits
3561251 Dante, impelled by a simple sign from Beatrice, ascends the golden ladder after the blessed spirits. Illustration of Canto XVII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Dante, urged by Beatrice, speaks with a pious spirit. Illustration of the Canto V of Paradiso of The Divine Comedy of
3561241 Dante, urged by Beatrice, speaks with a pious spirit. Illustration of the Canto V of Paradiso of The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri

St. Bernard, smiling, motions Dante to look on high; the poet is kneeling, with open arms
3561275 St. Bernard, smiling, motions Dante to look on high; the poet is kneeling, with open arms, next to the saint; blessed spirits surround them

Saint Ann contentedly contemplates her daughter. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante
3561272 Saint Ann contentedly contemplates her daughter. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

St. Francis stands between two young boys shaking hands. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy
3561266 St. Francis stands between two young boys shaking hands. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Dante, assisted by St. Bernard, sees Beatrice seated on a throne amidst the blessed, in a halo of light
3561261 Dante, assisted by St. Bernard, sees Beatrice seated on a throne amidst the blessed, in a halo of light. Illustration of Canto XXXI in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Monument to Maria Brignole Sale, Duchess of Galliera. Work by Giulio Monteverde
3558316 Monument to Maria Brignole Sale, Duchess of Galliera. Work by Giulio Monteverde, located in the garden of Ospedale di Sant'Andrea (or Gallery) in Genoa by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920)

The Deposition of Christ from the Cross. Panel of the portal, designed by Barisano di Trani
3559060 The Deposition of Christ from the Cross. Panel of the portal, designed by Barisano di Trani, of the Cathedral of San Nicola Pellegrino in Trani

Right transept of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Strasbourg. In the foreground, the column of the Angels
3570489 Right transept of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Strasbourg. In the foreground, the column of the Angels.; (add.info.: Strasbourg, Cathedral, France 1897 ca. Date of Artwork: 1225 ca)

The caryatid loggia of the erectheion on the acropolis in Athens. The temple is shown in a reconstruction phase begun
3570898 The caryatid loggia of the erectheion on the acropolis in Athens. The temple is shown in a reconstruction phase begun in 1851 by Martin Tetaz by Unknown photographer

The "Gansemannchen" fountain (man with the gooses)in Nuremberg
3570359 The "Gansemannchen" fountain (man with the gooses)in Nuremberg by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Nuremberg, Germany 1880-1890 ca)

Mediterranean Sea. Sphinx of Giza
3569003 Mediterranean Sea. Sphinx of Giza; (add.info.: Giza, Egypt 1850 Date of Artwork: 2630-2510 a. C. Photographer: Du Champ, Maxime); Alinari Archives, Florence

The Sphynx of Chefren with the Pyramids of Chefren and Cheops at its sides
3566929 The Sphynx of Chefren with the Pyramids of Chefren and Cheops at its sides. Three men on camels are stopped in front of the monument; (add.info.: Necropolis of Giza, Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca)

St. Augustine, in bishop's dress, is seated between two youth, with an open book resting on his knees;they are
3561268 St. Augustine, in bishop's dress, is seated between two youth, with an open book resting on his knees;they are surrounded by festive angels

The Virgin seated on a throne, surrounded by festive angels. Illustration of Canto XXXI in Paradiso of The Divine
3561262 The Virgin seated on a throne, surrounded by festive angels. Illustration of Canto XXXI in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

The Archangel Gabriel and other blessed encircle the Virgin Mary singing a hymn in her name
3561255 The Archangel Gabriel and other blessed encircle the Virgin Mary singing a hymn in her name. Illustration of Canto XXIII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Dante and Beatrice suspended in the firmament of Paradiso. Beatrice's gaze is engrossed and raised upwards
3561254 Dante and Beatrice suspended in the firmament of Paradiso. Beatrice's gaze is engrossed and raised upwards. Illustration of Canto XVIII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante

Blessed spirits form the letter M illuminated by Jupiter's silver. Illustration of Canto XVIII in Paradiso of The
3561246 Blessed spirits form the letter M illuminated by Jupiter's silver. Illustration of Canto XVIII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Holy water fountain, Church of S. Anastasia, Verona
3572301 Holy water fountain, Church of S. Anastasia, Verona by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Church of S. Anastasia, Verona 1920-1930 ca)

Dante covers his face with his hands, overcome by Beatrice's gaze, so full of divine love
3561239 Dante covers his face with his hands, overcome by Beatrice's gaze, so full of divine love. Illustration of the Canto IV of Paradiso of The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri

Adam seated between three angels; one of them has an apple in hand. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The
3561269 Adam seated between three angels; one of them has an apple in hand. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Portrait of Aleardo Aleardi, late-Romantic Italian poet
3575814 Portrait of Aleardo Aleardi, late-Romantic Italian poet; (add.info.: Milan 1865 ca. Photographer: Maza, Emilio); Alinari Archives, Florence

The Ambo of the Church of Santa Maria del Lago in Moscufo
3570856 The Ambo of the Church of Santa Maria del Lago in Moscufo by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Artist: Nicodemo da Guardiagrele Date of Artwork: 1159 Location)

St. John the Baptist sits, surrounded by musician angels, and caresses a lamb on its head
3561265 St. John the Baptist sits, surrounded by musician angels, and caresses a lamb on its head. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Album "Meine mittelmeer-reise 1910": Group of people posing in front of the Sphinx of Giza with pyramid in
3562340 Album "Meine mittelmeer-reise 1910": Group of people posing in front of the Sphinx of Giza with pyramid in the background; (add.info.: Giza, Necropolis)

The spirits of the blessed, with outstretched arms, accompany Mary's reascent to the Empyrean with song
3561256 The spirits of the blessed, with outstretched arms, accompany Mary's reascent to the Empyrean with song. Illustration of Canto XXIII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Giuseppe Bertini's fountain, located in the vestibule of the Museo Poldi Pezzoli in Milan
3559712 Giuseppe Bertini's fountain, located in the vestibule of the Museo Poldi Pezzoli in Milan; Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan

In the sphere of Mars Dante is enraptured by the vision of an illuminated cross made of blessed souls
3561244 In the sphere of Mars Dante is enraptured by the vision of an illuminated cross made of blessed souls. Illustration of the Canto XIV of Paradiso of The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri

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"Exploring the Realm of Literature and Fiction: A Journey through Art" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of literature and fiction, where imagination knows no bounds. Just like a dragon killing a lion, Leonardo da Vinci's captivating drawing evokes the power of storytelling that can slay any mundane reality. Delve into the depths of creativity as you witness the mesmerizing illuminations from the "Dragone, " igniting your curiosity to uncover hidden tales within its pages. Andrea del Sarto's study of two cherubs transports us to an ethereal realm, reminding us that literature has the ability to transport our souls beyond earthly boundaries. The Madonna and Child with the Madonna della Scala sculpture captures a moment frozen in time, reflecting how timeless stories have been passed down through generations. As we admire Antonio Roselli's monumental tribute, we realize that literature is not just words on paper but an everlasting monument in our hearts. Francesco Maffei's Adoration of the Shepherds at Galleria Estense invites us to witness divine narratives unfold before our eyes. Intriguingly titled "The Seamstress Madonna, " this artwork reminds us that every story is intricately woven together by skilled hands. A landscape adorned with figures beckons readers to explore vast literary landscapes waiting to be discovered. Rinaldo Abandons Armida depicts a pivotal moment where characters make choices that shape their destinies – much like protagonists in novels who face life-altering decisions. An allegory of chastity painted on fresco serves as a reminder that literature often explores profound themes and moral dilemmas. Francesco Fiasella's masterpiece, The Altarpiece of the Madonna of Snow (detail), housed in Massa's Church or Sanctuary of Misericordia, showcases how art and literature intertwine seamlessly—both capable of inspiring devotion and awe-inspiring emotions.